Over the past few months, precious metals have taken the cake and attracted an influx of assets, pushing the price of silver and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) up.  As for the future of the metal, Read more…

NYSE:DBP, NYSE:DBS, SIL, SIVR, SLV, USV, XME

I recently ran some backtests (here and here) of ETF portfolios featured in  Mebane Faber’s The Ivy Portfolio: How to Invest Like the Top Endowments and Avoid Bear Markets.  I used etfreplay.com Read more…

IFGL, NYSE:DBP, NYSE:DGS, NYSE:EPU, NYSE:EWH, NYSE:HAO, PXR, THD

As deflationary concerns continue to make headlines among investors, dividend paying investments, interest-bearing investments and cash become more appealing. Read more…

NYSE:BSV, NYSE:DBP, NYSE:DTN, NYSE:DVY, NYSE:GLD, PEY, SDY, SHY, SLV, TLT